Garrett Ho-Shing is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and Financial Advisors to develop financial plans tailored to individual goals. He focuses on building relationships based on trust and reliable client service. He has experience in various financial roles, including Financial Advisor at NuVenture Financial Group from 2025 to 2026, Financial Service Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, and Junior Financial Advisor at Florida Financial Advisors in 2024. Outside of his professional work, Garrett has personal interests in cars and golf.

Andrew Perez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2020, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, PRO Unlimited, and State Farm. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Macleod is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a majority owner of Frontline Fencing, Inc., a minority-owned business in Jacksonville, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional services supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Matthew Turner is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has held prior roles at Truist Advisory Services and Bb&T Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner involved in managing non-investment-related LLCs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

John Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ponte Vedra, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2003. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Laura Tate is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Ruff House Retreat, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Palmeira Burnsworth is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, based in Jacksonville, FL. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Pivola is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm follows an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Chris Champion is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their dedicated Financial Consultants to develop financial plans tailored to the unique needs of each family. He also works to identify strategies that strengthen these plans and support clients in working towards their financial goals. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022 and Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2024 before assuming his current position. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client financial planning and relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Chris has personal interests in baseball, football, food, and parenthood.

Alex Zellers is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Carmax and held positions at the University of North Florida and Publix. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Houston is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate through Southern Impression Homes, where he licenses the construction arm as the General Contractor of record. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by comprehensive research and model options.

Anthony Lutkus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc and Bank of America, N.A. prior to his current role. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Scott Perry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1997 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1999. Scott focuses on providing financial guidance through education, honesty, and transparency to individuals pursuing their financial and retirement goals. His expertise includes managing investment accounts, estate planning services, life insurance, annuities, and addressing longevity concerns. He works with clients in areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Key West, Florida, he participates in community volunteering and is involved with organizations like the Swim Like A Pro Triathlon Team, USA Triathlon, and Velobrew Racing. His personal interests include biking, fishing, scuba diving, spending time with family, swimming, table tennis, and volleyball.

Elliot Barry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in St. Augustine, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and has additional affiliation with MassMutual/First Financial Group starting in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founding partner of The Forward Financial Group, which offers solutions in both insurance and investments. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Manuel Dortch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Anthony Rossi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and The Vanguard Group. Outside the financial industry, he is a silent partner in Summit Coffee, a coffee shop based in Davidson, North Carolina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Miley is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, Textron Specialized Vehicles, and Bell Helicopter. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Christopher Bady is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and Bank of America since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Body by Bady Inc. (dba Ring Fitness) and Vicalus Inc., and acts as a consultant for USA Containers, where he sells cargo containers remotely. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kendall Park is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2021. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Bank of America for 10 years and Merrill for 27 years. He is a member and chairman of the Jacksonville Police and Fire Finance and Investment Committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and extensive affiliated resources.

Steven Reynolds Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked in various educational roles at multiple schools in Florida. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.